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June 8, 2020
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Marjorie Freiman, Thomas Ulfelder, Lise Olney, Beth Sullivan Woods
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), exemption #3 - to discuss negotiation strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Wellesley Free Library Associations, and to enter...
To enter Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), exemption #3 - to discuss negotiation strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Wellesley Free Library Associations, and to enter under Executive Session M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), exemption #2- to discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Fire Chief Richard DeLorie) as the Chair has declared that having such a discussion in Open Session would have a detrimental effect on the Town's bargaining position and to invite Meghan Jop, Amy Frigulietti, Scott Szczebak, Jamie Jurgenson, Marla Robinson, and Ann Rappaport to participate
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to enter Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), exemption #3 - to discuss negotiation strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Wellesley Free Library Associations, and to enter under Executive Session M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(A), exemption #2- to discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Fire Chief Richard DeLorie) as the Chair has declared that having such a discussion in Open Session would have a detrimental effect on the Town's bargaining position and to invite Meghan Jop, Amy Frigulietti, Scott Szczebak, Jamie Jurgenson, Marla Robinson, and Ann Rappaport to participate. Following the adjournment of executive session, the Board will return to open session and take up the remainder of the agenda. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Exit Executive Session and return to Open Session
To exit Executive Session and return to Open Session
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to exit Executive Session and return to Open Session. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Vote Ms. Sullivan Woods as Secretary of the Board of Selectmen
To vote Ms. Sullivan Woods as Secretary of the Board of Selectmen
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Olney and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to vote Ms. Sullivan Woods as Secretary of the Board of Selectmen. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye.” (Motion: Olney, second: Ulfelder)
Approve a three-year contract beginning July 1, 2020 for Fire Chief Richard DeLorie with an FY21 salary of $186,000 and clothing allowance of $1,500
To approve a three-year contract beginning July 1, 2020 for Fire Chief Richard DeLorie with an FY21 salary of $186,000 and clothing allowance of $1,500
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to approve a three-year contract beginning July 1, 2020 for Fire Chief Richard DeLorie with an FY21 salary of $186,000 and clothing allowance of $1,500. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Appoint Election Workers for the June 13, 2020 Town Election as submitted by K.C. Kato
To appoint Election Workers for the June 13, 2020 Town Election as submitted by K.C. Kato
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to appoint Election Workers for the June 13, 2020 Town Election as submitted by K.C. Kato. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Appoint Mary Toby Sullivan and Jane Kettendorf to the Board of Registrars for terms to expire on April 30, 2023
To appoint Mary Toby Sullivan and Jane Kettendorf to the Board of Registrars for terms to expire on April 30, 2023
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to appoint Mary Toby Sullivan and Jane Kettendorf to the Board of Registrars for terms to expire on April 30, 2023. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the grant application and proposed support letter for the Municipal Vulnerability and Preparedness Grant
To approve the grant application and proposed support letter for the Municipal Vulnerability and Preparedness Grant
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to approve the grant application and proposed support letter for the Municipal Vulnerability and Preparedness Grant Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye 9..” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the tentative agreements with the Wellesley Free Library Associations and support the agreements inclusion in Article 5 at Annual Town Meeting
To approve the tentative agreements with the Wellesley Free Library Associations and support the agreements inclusion in Article 5 at Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to approve the tentative agreements with the Wellesley Free Library Associations and support the agreements inclusion in Article 5 at Annual Town Meeting. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Approve the request of Moderator Mark Kaplan for remote participation at the June 22 Annual and Special Town Meetings and authorize Meghan Jop to approve and issue, in consultation with the...
To approve the request of Moderator Mark Kaplan for remote participation at the June 22 Annual and Special Town Meetings and authorize Meghan Jop to approve and issue, in consultation with the moderator, a notice that expressly states: (i) that the town meetings shall be held remotely by means of the Zoom video conferencing platform, (ii) that the meetings shall be held on June 22 at 7 PM, and (iii) any additional information necessary for the moderator, town meeting members, town officials and interested members of the public to access and witness remotely the deliberations and actions taken at the Annual and Special Town Meetings, and further that the notice shall be consistent with the draft notice below
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to approve the request of Moderator Mark Kaplan for remote participation at the June 22 Annual and Special Town Meetings and authorize Meghan Jop to approve and issue, in consultation with the moderator, a notice that expressly states: (i) that the town meetings shall be held remotely by means of the Zoom video conferencing platform, (ii) that the meetings shall be held on June 22 at 7 PM, and (iii) any additional information necessary for the moderator, town meeting members, town officials and interested members of the public to access and witness remotely the deliberations and actions taken at the Annual and Special Town Meetings, and further that the notice shall be consistent with the draft notice below. NOTICE THAT ANNUAL AND SPECIAL TOWN MEETINGS SHALL BE HELD VIA ZOOM VIDEOCONFERENCEING PLATFORM AT 7 PM ON MONDAY JUNE 22, 2020 Acting pursuant to the authority granted to Town Moderators and Boards of Selectmen under Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2020, the Wellesley Board of Selectmen, after consultation with Town Moderator Mark Kaplan, hereby issues this Notice that Wellesley's Annual and Special Town Meetings shall be held remotely by means of the Zoom video conferencing platform, that said meetings shall be held on June 22 at 7:00 PM and that members of the public may access and witness the deliberations and actions taken at the Annual and Special Town Meetings in the following manner: [link and cable channel to be inserted]; Town Meeting members and Town officials shall be issued a username and password to log into the Zoom video conferencing platform to participate in the Annual and Special Town Meetings. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Acknowledge receipt of the proposed zoning articles for the October STM and to transfer said articles to the Planning Board for review
To acknowledge receipt of the proposed zoning articles for the October STM and to transfer said articles to the Planning Board for review
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to acknowledge receipt of the proposed zoning articles for the October STM and to transfer said articles to the Planning Board for review. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Approve free parking at 2-hour street meters until August 31, 2020
To approve free parking at 2-hour street meters until August 31, 2020
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to approve free parking at 2-hour street meters until August 31, 2020 Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye Discuss and Vote Temporary Outdoor Dining Permitting Plan Ms. Frigulietti stated that the Governor had clarified Phase II and outdoor dining requirements and noted that Phase II began that day..” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
That the Wellesley Board of Selectmen as the liquor licensing authority of the Town hereby votes to temporarily supersede its Rules and Regulations Governing Alcoholic Beverages for the purpose of...
To that the Wellesley Board of Selectmen as the liquor licensing authority of the Town hereby votes to temporarily supersede its Rules and Regulations Governing Alcoholic Beverages for the purpose of delegating to Executive Director Meghan Jop its authority to sign an issue amended licenses to expand a licensee's licensed premises to include outdoor seating contingent upon the support of other Town licensing entities and support of the interdisciplinary working group
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to that the Wellesley Board of Selectmen as the liquor licensing authority of the Town hereby votes to temporarily supersede its Rules and Regulations Governing Alcoholic Beverages for the purpose of delegating to Executive Director Meghan Jop its authority to sign an issue amended licenses to expand a licensee's licensed premises to include outdoor seating contingent upon the support of other Town licensing entities and support of the interdisciplinary working group. No further action is required by this Board. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Accept the grant of $14,500 from the Fund for Wellesley COVID-19 Relief Fund to the Wellesley Recreation Commission and to accept the gift of $30,000 for the Mobile Movie Theater from the Kiwanis...
To accept the grant of $14,500 from the Fund for Wellesley COVID-19 Relief Fund to the Wellesley Recreation Commission and to accept the gift of $30,000 for the Mobile Movie Theater from the Kiwanis Club to the Recreation Commission
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to accept the grant of $14,500 from the Fund for Wellesley COVID-19 Relief Fund to the Wellesley Recreation Commission and to accept the gift of $30,000 for the Mobile Movie Theater from the Kiwanis Club to the Recreation Commission Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Freiman - Aye 12..” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
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